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Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with a Tea Affogato

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Sunday, July 19 is National Ice Cream Day. At Teawaves, we’re celebrating one of our favorite summertime treats—a Tea Affogato.

If you’ve ever enjoyed a traditional Italian affogato, you know the concept is wonderfully simple: hot espresso poured over cold vanilla ice cream. The result is a dessert that’s rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced.

But who says coffee should have all the fun?

At Teawaves, we love giving classic favorites a fresh twist. Our Tea Affogatos pair our premium loose-leaf tea with creamy vanilla ice cream to create a dessert that’s refreshing, elegant, and surprisingly easy to make at home.

Our Favorite Tea Affogato Pairings

🍵 Matcha Affogato

Smooth, earthy, and vibrant.

Our ceremonial-style Matcha creates a beautiful contrast with vanilla ice cream, producing a rich, creamy dessert with subtle sweetness and a gorgeous green color.

Perfect for: Matcha lovers and anyone looking for a sophisticated dessert.

Feel free to grab our Matcha here:

Ceremonial Matcha - Tea Waves

Earl Grey Affogato

Bright, citrusy, and aromatic.

The bergamot notes in Earl Grey complement vanilla beautifully, creating a flavor that’s reminiscent of a creamy London Fog latte—but as dessert.

Perfect for: Afternoon entertaining or a relaxing evening treat.

Feel free to grab our Earl Grey here:

Earl Grey Affogato

🍂 Spiced Chai Affogato

Warm, comforting, and full of spice.

The cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and clove in our Spiced Chai transform vanilla ice cream into an indulgent dessert that’s almost like chai-spiced ice cream—without any extra work.

Perfect for: Anyone who loves warm spices and comforting flavors.

Feel free to grab our Spiced Chai here:

Spiced Chai Affogato

How to Make a Tea Affogato

Making a Tea Affogato takes less than five minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 scoops of premium vanilla ice cream (dairy free ice cream works as well!)
  • Freshly brewed Teawaves Matcha, Earl Grey, or Spiced Chai
  • Optional garnish: cinnamon, cocoa powder, whipped cream, or a shortbread cookie

Directions

  1. Place two scoops of vanilla ice cream into a small dessert bowl or glass.
  2. Brew your favorite Teawaves tea a little stronger than usual:
  • Matcha:Whisk 1–2 teaspoons of Matcha with about 2 ounces of hot (not boiling) water.
  • Earl Grey:Steep 1–2 teaspoons of loose tea in about 4 ounces of hot water for 3–5 minutes.
  • Spiced Chai:Steep 1–2 teaspoons in about 4 ounces of near-boiling water for 5–7 minutes.
    1. Pour the hot tea directly over the ice cream just before serving.
    2. Enjoy immediately while the hot tea melts the ice cream into a creamy, flavorful dessert.

Make It Your Own

Tea Affogatos are incredibly versatile. Try experimenting with:

  • A sprinkle of cinnamon over the Chai version.
  • A drizzle of honey with Earl Grey.
  • White chocolate shavings with Matcha.
  • Caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat.

Ice Cream in Southern California

If you happen to be in our hometown of Santa Monica or in Southern California, you can grab your ice cream from one of our favorite neighbors: Rori’s Artisanal Creamery Rori’s – Enjoy life before it melts… eat ice cream

Celebrate with Teawaves

National Ice Cream Day is the perfect excuse to try something new (and maybe get a small relief from the summer heat!). Whether you’re a devoted Matcha fan, love the citrus notes of Earl Grey, or can’t resist the warming spices of Chai, a Tea Affogato is a fun and delicious way to celebrate.

Pick up your favorite Teawaves tea (www.teawaves.com), grab a pint of vanilla ice cream, and discover a new favorite summer dessert.

Happy National Ice Cream Day from all of us at Teawaves!

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